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AB62918

617-94-7 | 2-Phenyl-2-propanol

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1g 98% in stock $8.00 $5.00 -   +
5g 98% in stock $12.00 $8.00 -   +
10g 98% in stock $19.00 $13.00 -   +
25g 98% in stock $23.00 $16.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB62918
Chemical Name: 2-Phenyl-2-propanol
CAS Number: 617-94-7
Molecular Formula: C9H12O
Molecular Weight: 136.191
MDL Number: MFCD00004456
SMILES: CC(c1ccccc1)(O)C

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 101  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 10  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: 1.8  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • 2-Phenylpropan-2-ol, also known as alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol, serves a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile intermediate. This compound is widely utilized in the production of various pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and agrochemicals due to its unique chemical properties. With its aromatic structure and hydroxyl group, 2-Phenylpropan-2-ol can undergo functional group transformations, such as oxidation, esterification, and acylation, to yield a diverse range of derivatives. In organic synthesis, it is often employed as a building block for the synthesis of complex molecules and as a chiral auxiliary in asymmetric reactions. Additionally, 2-Phenylpropan-2-ol can act as a mild reducing agent in certain chemical reactions, making it a valuable tool in the hands of synthetic chemists.
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